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A17 OBW

1998 Vauxhall Omega

Beige Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,748 mi
Last recorded195,748 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Omega108,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2013 195,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery flat

cut in n/s/f tyre

cut in o/s/f tyre

damage to o/s/f wing noted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 193,229 miles

nearside front steering idle arm slight play.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 178,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 178,777 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 154,566 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges-225/55x16

Handbrake travel excessive

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 154,565 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Both front tyres worn on edges-225/55x16

Handbrake travel excessive

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 141,709 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge-225/55x16

Handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 2 Apr 2007 115,891 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 88,137 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?

Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
5,710
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
93,349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55,888
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,985
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,717
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18,762
coil spring incomplete 18,025
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A17 OBW is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega in Beige with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 108,005 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 OBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 OBW is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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